Certificate in Law (J.D.)/Environmental Management and Sustainability (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the Certificate of Law (J.D.)/Environmental Management and Sustainability (M.S.) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for law (j.d.)/environmental management and sustainability (m.s.) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Certificate in Law (J.D.)/Environmental Management and Sustainability (M.S.)
The joint J.D./Master of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability program is a unique multidisciplinary program integrating engineering, law, and business management to answer the increasing demand for management-level personnel who have an understanding of environmental issues and sustainable business practices.
An attorney with environmental training is able to work either as a lawyer or in corporate or governmental management.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Law (J.D.)/Environmental Management and Sustainability (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Candidates for the J.D./M.S. in environmental and sustainability management degree program must apply to and be accepted by each program separately, and complete a Registration as a J.D./M.S. Form in the Office of the Registrar.
Admissions information for the J.D. program is available from the Chicago-Kent Office of Admissions and for the M.S. program from Stuart School of Business.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Law (J.D.)/Environmental Management and Sustainability (M.S.)
Environmental and energy lawyers can be found in law firms, government agencies, public interest organizations, and large corporations. Corporate clients represent a variety of industries, including waste disposal, energy, utilities, green energy, mining, forestry, agriculture, and fishing. Government employers include the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Justice Department, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and various state regulatory agencies. Public interest employers range from neighborhood environmental justice organizations to the National Wildlife Federation, Oceana, and Greenpeace International.
Possible jobs include:
- Environmental law attorney
- Land use and zoning attorney
- Public interest attorney
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency attorney
- U.S. Justice Department attorney
- U.S. Department of the Interior attorney
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Law (J.D.)/Environmental Management and Sustainability (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago